Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield
Author: Laura Hatmaker
Host: Celeste Mittelhauser
Producer: Glen Mittelhauser
This episode continues Laura Hatmaker’s reflections on Balch Head Heath and the dilemmas of conservation management. She considers the uncertainties of bog succession, the challenges of climate change and incomplete historical records, and the importance of long-term monitoring. Laura shares her work establishing protocols for future surveys, ensuring that data will guide conservation decisions for years to come.
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